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It’s been six years since the U.S. Supreme Court made its landmark ruling, making same-sex marriage legal. But that ruling doesn’t apply to sovereign…
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee tribal council voted Thursday to decriminalize up to an ounce of marijuana on the Qualla Boundary. It is still illegal to…
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Before the pandemic, agricultural funding came North Carolina’s westernmost counties to help connect farmers and those in need of local food. BPR shares…
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Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland served her first full day in the cabinet today.She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in United States…
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The nonprofit that took control of the sacred Nikwasi Mound in Franklin two years ago is releasing more details about its plans for the site.The Nikwasi…
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has opened up a 30-day public comment for all residents to have a say in the next 10 years of projects.…
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An ancient Cherokee mound in Franklinhas now officially been turned over to a local nonprofit. BPR attended the commemoration of the transfer. Locals…
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A plant that grows wild in Western North Carolina is having a moment. Elderflower, “or elder,” as it’s often called, is being infused in cocktails,…
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The Cherokee language is officially in a state of emergency. The number of fluent speakers has been dwindling for years. BPR spoke with Cherokee language…
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At its March meeting, the Franklin Town Councilmoved forward with a motion to transfer ownership of the Nikwasi Mound to a nonprofit. The origin of the…